SANGINA: Freedom to Become

Some journeys take us far from home. Others teach us that home never really leaves us. Born in Kazakhstan to a Kazakh father and an Uzbek mother, award-winning singer-songwriter SANGINA joins The Jeremiah Show for a deeply personal conversation about identity, freedom, and the experiences that shape who we become. From the ancient Silk Road and the traditions of Central Asia to recording music in Los Angeles, her story bridges two cultures while remaining deeply rooted in both. During the conversation, SANGINA reflects on growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, discovering music through childhood choir, competing on international television shows including The Voice, and the life-changing competition in Turkey that gave her the confidence to pursue music professionally. She shares how studying at Musicians Institute opened new creative possibilities as a songwriter, producer, and independent artist while helping her build a career entirely on her own terms. She also discusses blending Eastern musical traditions with contemporary Western production, preserving the excitement of songwriting, navigating the challenges of independence, and mentoring aspiring singers to become confident, self-sufficient artists rather than relying on a vocal coach forever. Along the way, SANGINA reflects on representing Kazakhstan wherever she goes—not simply as the country where she was born, but as the place that taught her generosity, resilience, and, above all, freedom. She also shares the remarkable milestones of becoming one of Kazakhstan's first Grammy Voting Members, receiving multiple nominations at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, and explains why she believes success begins with remaining curious enough to keep learning. In this episode:   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Sangina's Heritage 02:54 Journey from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan and her family story 05:09 Sangina's musical influences and cultural roots 18:16 Her early musical training and discovery of singing 22:45 Winning competitions and her breakthrough moments 28:24 Representing Kazakhstan and cultural pride 32:26 Why she moved to Los Angeles for her music career 36:29 Cultural differences and women's roles in Kazakhstan 40:16 Living with dual identity and embracing her roots 45:53 Her song 'My Motherland' and love for Kazakhstan 58:22 Kazakh music's influence on her sound 01:02:16 Incorporating traditional instruments and melodies 01:05:05 Writing lyrics in multiple languages and translation challenges 01:06:20 Preserving passion in music production 01:10:49 Recording at Frank Sinatra's studio and its significance 01:13:10 Challenges of being an independent artist 01:16:17 Maintaining confidence and passion amidst criticism 01:19:03 Recent inspirations and her recent achievements 01:21:23 Her role as a vocal coach and mentoring artists 01:26:52 Releasing her new single 'Shady' and upcoming projects   Featuring the original songs "My Motherland" and "Shady."   SANGINA WEBSITE   SANGINA INSTAGRAM   SANGINA SPOTIFY   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday